Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,136 to $1,336 per week in Lakeland, FL

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Jackson Therapy Partners to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Lakeland, Florida, 33805!

Make a real difference as a travel PTA with Jackson Therapy Partners! You’ll work with patients recovering from injuries or illness, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active—under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC

• Outpatient experience required.
• Experience implementing treatment goals, plans, and programs established by a Physical Therapist.
• Experience with assistive devices including canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Experience with modalities including whirlpools, hot/cold packs, paraffin bath, therapeutic pool, ultrasound, iontophoresis, fluidotherapy, and air splints.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 5x8.

Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with the details.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a PTA traveler and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

Lakeland offers a central Florida setting with access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions. The city is home to Lake Mirror and Hollis Garden, and it sits about 35 miles from Tampa and about 55 miles from Orlando for day trips and entertainment. Circle B Bar Reserve provides trails and wildlife viewing along Lake Hancock, and Bonnet Springs Park features green space, walking paths, and community amenities near downtown. Lakeland also includes the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture at Florida Southern College, and it offers convenient access to Interstate 4 for travel across the region.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Florida Jobs: Level 2 background screening is Florida's highest level of background check and is required by Section 435.04 of Florida Statues for individuals working in positions of responsibility or trust. Click here to learn more: Education & Awareness | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.